Risk Factors for Paraphimosis. Uncircumcised males are at risk. Piercing the penis increases the risk if the penile ring interferes with foreskin retraction or replacement over the glans, and if infection results from the piercing. Causes of Paraphimosis. Causes include the following: Bacterial infection (e.g., balanoposthitis) Catheterization (i.e., if the foreskin is not returned to its original position after a urethral catheter is inserted, the glans may become swollen, which can initiate paraphimosis) Poor hygiene; Swelling-producing injury; Vigorous sexual intercourse
allegiance - the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action; his long commitment to public service; they felt no loyalty to a losing team. commitment, loyalty, dedication.
Synonyms: fidelity, allegiance, fealty, loyalty. These nouns denote faithfulness. Fidelity implies the unfailing fulfillment of one's obligations and strict adherence to vows or promises: fidelity to one's spouse; acted in fidelity to religious laws. Allegiance is faithfulness considered as a duty: I know no South, no North, no East, no West, to which I owe any allegiance (Henry Clay).